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Katie Britt Alabama News
'Should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law': Britt accuses Brown University of violating Clery Act with 'gross negligence' that led to shooting of Ella Cook

During a Tuesday Senate Labor, Health and Human Services subcommittee hearing, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) accused Brown University of violating the Clery Act, leading to the shooting death of student Ella Cook, of Mountain Brook, in December 2025.

2025 TOP STORIES Alabama News
Top stories that gripped Alabama in 2025: Deadly snakes, government efficiency wins and heartbreaking losses

1819 News stayed on top of news statewide in 2025, bringing the latest from the Alabama Legislature, covering how President Donald Trump’s administration directly benefited Alabamians and diving deep into some of the state’s most controversial issues.

Ella Cook funeral Alabama News
'Ellabama': Funeral held for beloved Ella Cook, Brown University shooting victim

Cathedral Church of the Advent live-streamed the funeral service for Ella Cook, the 19-year-old Mountain Brook woman who was killed in the Brown University shooting on December 13.

State Rep. David Faulkner on Newsmax, 12/20/2025 Alabama News
State Rep. Faulkner: Ella Cook was a quiet person — yet she had courage

During an appearance on Saturday's broadcast of "Wake Up America Weekend" on Newsmax TV, State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) discussed his connection to the late Ella Cook, a Brown University sophomore from Mountain Brook, who was allegedly shot and killed by Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national and former Brown student.

Ella Cook Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Ella Cook deserved better

This tragic shooting weighed the university in the balance, and they were found wanting. Ella Cook, Mukhammad Umurzokov, and Nuno Loureiro lost their lives because of it.

Ella Cook vigil Alabama News
Funeral service for Ella Cook to be live-streamed

Final arrangements have been finalized for 19-year-old Ella Cook, the Mountain Brook woman who was killed in a tragic shooting on the campus of Brown University.

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‘She really meant it’: Ella Cook’s faith in the death, resurrection of Christ inspires masses

The family of Ella Cobbs Cook published a powerful and heartbreaking tribute to the young woman who inspired the masses.

Ella cook Alabama News
Prayers for Ella Cook: Mobile archbishop offers condolences, calls to reject violence

The Archdiocese of Mobile released a statement from Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso, responding to the death of Ella Cook, a Mountain Brook woman killed while in a shooting at Brown University this weekend.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: Ella Cook targeted because of leadership role in Brown University College Republicans Club

During a Tuesday appearance on "The Benny Show" with Benny Johnson, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed the recent murder of Mountain Brook native Ella Cook, who was killed on Brown University's campus by an unknown assailant over the weekend.

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Ivey orders flags flown half-staff in memory of Brown University student Ella Cook

Governor Kay Ivey ordered flags be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday in memory of Brown University shooting victim Ella Cook.

Brown University vigil Alabama News
'Our hearts are heavy' — Alabama federal lawmakers offer prayers for family of Brown University shooting victim Ella Cook

News of a horrific shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island hit close to home in Alabama on Sunday after it was revealed that Mountain Brook native Ella Cook was one of the two victims killed.

Ella Cook vigil Alabama News
'Hunted, killed in cold blood': Mtn. Brook native Ella Cook targeted for conservative beliefs in Brown University killing, College Republicans of America founder says

The Mountain Brook woman who was killed in the Brown University shooting was the vice president of the school’s Republican club and was likely targeted, according to multiple sources. Ella Cook was one of two shot and killed on Saturday while studying with a group of students.

A law enforcement official walks past articles of clothing on a sidewalk near an entrance to Brown University, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Providence, R.I., during the investigation of a shooting. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Alabama News
Mountain Brook woman killed in Brown University shooting

A Birmingham church confirmed one of the two people killed in the Brown University shooting on Saturday was from Alabama.